Complete newbie :)

[jle2k]

well i'm thinking about swapping in a h22a like a lot of people but i have a lot of things holding me back. For example, i know barely anything about cars. So thats why i decided to post this What can i do to learn enough about cars to actually do the swap without any problems thanks

[deevergote]

Get a set of tools and a manual, and spend some time under the hood. The best way to learn is to just go do it!

[blue93cb]

Good advice. Also if you have a car now pick up a Haynes, or Chilton manual and do regular maintenance. Start with simple stuff like oil changes. Famialirize yourself with basic components like distributor, spark plugs, brake master cylinder, transaxle, battery...etc. Before I replaced the engine in my Civic I had only changed struts and springs(after having watched someone else do it), brakes and other minor things. Just give yourself time. I will say this I am in the process of swapping an H22 now in my CB and so far only have had help taking out the F22 and there were times when I looked at everything and for a moment became overwhelmed, but if you take your time you will succeed.

[deevergote]

It's all quite simple, actually... Just make sure you have the right tools for the job.

[MR.PHIL]

Get a set of tools and a manual, and spend some time under the hood. The best way to learn is to just go do it!

x2,exactly how i accomplished my swap ,and a lot of searching first

[cp[mike]]

the only way to learn how to work on a car is to start working on it. a Haynes repair manual, a socket set and a few wrenches, a pair of pliers, and a screwdriver.

work on maintaining the car for a while. do oil changes, do a tuneup, when the alternator dies replace it, etc. the majority of the car is all the same - if you can manage disconnecting and removing an alternator, you can manage disconnecting and removing a radiator, and in turn an engine

theres an F22 removal guide on this website and a whole guide on preparing the H22 for installation. they will be there when you need them!!

[jle2k]

thanks for everyones help and i'm sure i have enough tools (my dad owns a shop) but i guess i'll go tackle my car . Just replace everything thats cheap. Since a lot of the parts seem rusted and stuff. I also need to replace the hoses too since they look like they're gonna crap out soon.

[Clemson90Accord]

thanks for everyones help and i'm sure i have enough tools (my dad owns a shop) but i guess i'll go tackle my car . Just replace everything thats cheap. Since a lot of the parts seem rusted and stuff. I also need to replace the hoses too since they look like they're gonna crap out soon.

I got started working on my car by doing exactly what everyone has said. The first thing I did was an oil change, then I changed the brake pads, and everything else I have done has been a spin off of that knowledge. I picked up a Honda factory service manual and it has been the best reference. You can usually find them on ebay for $40 or less. Trust me, it is well worth the investment. I do all my own maintainance now. It is frustrating at times but it works out in the end. Plus you save yourself thousands of dollars in labor costs.
Just get out there and start. Just make sure that you do things safely. (Use jackstands, safety glasses, etc.)

[C91BLX7]

It's all quite simple, actually... Just make sure you have the right tools for the job.

Yup tools can make the biggest difference

[jle2k]

well i got a haynes manual but the only thing that pisses me off is it sometime says to take it to a professional mechanic. So do Helms manuals do this too or they cover EVERYTHING? Also how much would one cost me :X

[accordaffair]

Most everything in the Helms is covered, however it is sort of a dealers manual, so if you need the Official Honda Turbo Encabulator 5000 Extraction Machine to do the job, you're gonna have to take it to a mechanic

But the Helms is the best manual of all. (That I've ever seen/used)

[SN2BH22CB7]

search...read...research...compare notes...do MORE reading..MORE researching...TESTING...more reading...and then..ONLY if you feel confident..PROCEED with the first stages...and I can't stress this enough....

DO NOT RUSH..take your time!

[shadetreecustom]

just go start taking stuff apart.........put it back together if it works good if it dont try it again.........if you have problems theres plenty of people on this forum that will be glad to help and talk you through anything you have problems with

[jle2k]

thanks for all the replies i appreciate it but what about chilton manuals compared to helms?

[quickangel93]

i started working on cars by learning the parts and what they do. and using my dads toolbox, i slowly learned everything. my last project was 2.2l vtec swap in my bros accord. me and my bro did it, without my dad. we just let the 30 yrs expirenced dad work on the house. we work on cars now.

bacic things.

get a manual. it will be your gf, god, whatever you want to call it from now on. it gives you bumper to bumper about the cb7. any problems with the car, would be in the troubleshooting area. anything you want to replace is throughout the book.

you'll need some tools. a socket set from 1/4" to 3/8" to 1/2". you'll need some pliers, hamers, a flashlight or shoplight, a jack and jack stands, and some learing time. if you want some help, find some cb tunners in your area, and ask them for assistance. also CB7TUNER IS YOUR GUIDE! search and you shall find.


good luck with the swap.